AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Tacoma Washington. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/tacoma-wa 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/tacoma-wa https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:41:41 -0500 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-murray-statement-on-biden-admin-strengthening-federal-privacy-protections-for-patients-seeking-abortion-care-31561668-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-murray-statement-on-biden-admin-strengthening-federal-privacy-protections-for-patients-seeking-abortion-care-31561668-tacoma-wa.html Government and Politics Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Rolling dune-colored hills; rocky snow-covered mountains; sandy beaches lined with tide-pools and sea stacks; glacier carved azure-blue lakes; trails https://www.americantowns.com/news/find-your-park-in-washington-this-spring-31565971-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/find-your-park-in-washington-this-spring-31565971-tacoma-wa.html Government and Politics Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), senior member and former Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension https://www.americantowns.com/news/murray-statement-on-hhs-investigation-into-hospitals-refusal-to-provide-lifesaving-emergency-medical-care-as-required-by-federal-law-31570144-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murray-statement-on-hhs-investigation-into-hospitals-refusal-to-provide-lifesaving-emergency-medical-care-as-required-by-federal-law-31570144-tacoma-wa.html Government and Politics Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Crescent Moon Gifts presents the Spring Fairy Magic Market Where the fae come to play! A fantasy themed shopping event supporting local artists, https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-spring-fairy-festival-2023-31574175-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-spring-fairy-festival-2023-31574175-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 A fabulous day full of art, circus, music, dance, poetry, hands-on science, speakers, kids activities, kayak tryouts, boat tours, food trucks and SO https://www.americantowns.com/news/ocean-fest-2023-31581337-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ocean-fest-2023-31581337-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Regence Blue Shield Presents: Mosaic: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture event Great news for summer festival fans! MOSAIC continues its 35-year https://www.americantowns.com/news/mosaic-tacomas-arts-and-culture-festival-2023-31590420-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mosaic-tacomas-arts-and-culture-festival-2023-31590420-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Since 1987 PCAF, a community-centered and BIPOC-led organization has served more than 2,700 people living with HIV while thousands more have https://www.americantowns.com/news/red-dress-party-at-alma-venue-31592542-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/red-dress-party-at-alma-venue-31592542-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Proctor Arts Fest is a community-based street fair on North 26th & Proctor Streets in Tacoma, WA. It has been organized by the Proctor Business https://www.americantowns.com/news/proctor-arts-fest-2023-31593947-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/proctor-arts-fest-2023-31593947-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market and Northwest Native Festival is an annual summer celebration of diverse Native American arts and culture. The IN THE https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-the-spirit-arts-market-and-northwest-native-festival-2023-31593958-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-the-spirit-arts-market-and-northwest-native-festival-2023-31593958-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 The Spar Tavern and Dock Street Deli/West of the Waterway Event Center, co-produced with DHudson Productions, and working this year with local https://www.americantowns.com/news/3rd-annual-dock-street-blues-and-jazz-festival-tacoma-31594819-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/3rd-annual-dock-street-blues-and-jazz-festival-tacoma-31594819-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 The Cider Swig returns for an amazing 10th year with dozens of Northwest ciders to sip, great live music, contests and games, artisan vendors, and https://www.americantowns.com/news/10th-annual-cider-swig-the-greater-peninsula-cider-festival-31601372-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/10th-annual-cider-swig-the-greater-peninsula-cider-festival-31601372-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Fall Fantasy Faire Where goblins come to play! Our festivals are free to the public and family friendly. We graciously accept donations to keep our https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-fantasy-faire-2023-31602128-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-fantasy-faire-2023-31602128-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Welcome to the 2023 Tacoma Film Festival! It is a true honor to bring you new works to delight, inspire, challenge, and change you. Our theme this https://www.americantowns.com/news/tacoma-film-festival-2023-31614252-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tacoma-film-festival-2023-31614252-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 We look forward to an afternoon of learning, fellowship, and a delicious German cookout! Come and join us for some Bratwursts, pretzels, and fine https://www.americantowns.com/news/men-of-faith-oktoberfest-2023-31614940-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/men-of-faith-oktoberfest-2023-31614940-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 It's a Happy Holiday in October as you SEE, HEAR, & FEEL the coming of the holidays at the annual Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival.  https://www.americantowns.com/news/tacoma-holiday-food-and-gift-festival-2023-31615659-tacoma-wa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tacoma-holiday-food-and-gift-festival-2023-31615659-tacoma-wa.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500